This is why RAF Chinook helicopters have been spotted flying over Greater Manchester
Video footage shared on social media shows the moment that a Chinook helicopter flew over Greater Manchester today .
It was in the North West on a training exercise and also refuelled at City Airport, in Barton. An RAF spokesman told the Manchester Evening News: "Chinooks, from 28 Squadron, RAF Benson, completed routine operational training in North West England today including a refuel at Manchester Barton Airport, such training ensuring that our crews continue to be ready for global operations.
They are most easily recognised by the unusual 'wocka wocka' sound the 60ft-rotor blades make whilst chopping through the air. One alone can carry up to 55 troops or up around 10 tonnes of cargo.Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood has charges against him dropped
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